(BPT) – As spring and summer approaches, there will be many opportunities to reconnect with loved ones. Whether it's a family dinner, prom, vacation or social brunch, you can host a variety of events throughout the rest of the year. Now is the time to clean your house so that you are ready to receive the important events of your life.
Cleaning can be a dreaded task for many, but it doesn't have to be. Follow these five tips and you'll have a home that your friends will think has been professionally cleaned.
1. Define cleaning areas
To make cleaning easy and manageable, divide your home into cleaning zones and do them one at a time. You can define these zones for individual rooms or adjacent rooms. For example, if you have a guest room, consider the bedroom and bathroom as one area.
After you've established these areas, pick one and get to work. First, clean up the area so you can see all surfaces, then get out the cleaning supplies and get to work.
2. Establish a cleaning schedule
According to a survey by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the average American spends six hours a week cleaning, which increases to seven hours a week if you're a parent. Putting all the cleaning away for a day can be overwhelming.
Professional cleaners stick to a schedule, and so should you. It might seem counterintuitive, but a cleaning schedule will save you cleaning time and keep your home clean every day. Use the zones you create and assign a zone to a different day of the week. Establish a schedule that fits your lifestyle and that you are likely to stick to.
3. Learn the ropes
Over time, cleaning professionals learn tips and tricks that lead to better results. For example, if you clean your windows, do it on a cloudy day. If you clean your windows when the outside temperature is high, the liquid cleaner will evaporate quickly, leaving streaks and stains.
If you have stainless steel appliances, try to clean with the grain to prevent dirt and debris from sticking to the grain. Swiping with the grain also gives a lighter shine!
4. Consider a light and deep cleanse
ACI also reports that 74% of Americans surveyed are more likely to perform a light cleaning (a superficial cleaning) than a deep cleaning (a thorough cleaning of the entire home, including floors and furniture).
Both types of cleaning have their uses. A light cleaning should be done every day, while a deep cleaning can be done less frequently. To ensure you always do both, schedule a daily light cleaning of your areas and a weekly or bi-weekly deep cleaning.
When you use a timer, you double or triple the time you would spend lightly cleaning an area to get a thorough job done. If you clean lightly and frequently, you may find that you spend less time on your deep cleaning sessions.
5. Use what the pros use
There are many household cleaning products to choose from, but consider buying proven cleaners used by professionals if you want to clean quickly and effectively.
Sprayway all-purpose cleaners kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria and are available in soothing lavender or light lemon scents to keep surfaces looking and smelling clean. If your home has multiple glass surfaces, you can use Sprayway Glass Cleaner to quickly clean and polish glass surfaces without leaving streaks. For your kitchen, use Sprayway Stainless Steel Cleaner to clean up kitchen mishaps before your guests arrive. All products are made in the USA and use a foaming action that requires less cleaning than other products for quick and easy cleanup.
Clean smarter, not harder. Use these five tips to keep your home clean from top to bottom with minimal stress.
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